Mike Thompson releases statement on passage of supplemental disaster relief for fire survivors

Rep. Mike Thompson on Thursday thanked the House for approving supplemental disaster relief for those impacted by the North Bay wildfires.

The matter next goes before the Senate for consideration, Thompson's office staff said.

Thompson (D-St. Helena) issued the following statement after House passage of a supplemental disaster funding package for those affected by recent natural disasters, including the California wildfires, which delivers $81 billion in additional disaster relief:

"I'm pleased the House has passed the vital supplemental disaster relief that the communities affected by the fires need to get back on their feet," he said.

Mike Thompson releases statement on passage of supplemental disaster relief for fire survivors